Q. Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news, is situated on which river?
Answer:
Ganga
Notes: Bangladesh is facing severe floods due to ongoing monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. The country partly blames the floods on the opening of the Farakka Barrage gates in West Bengal, India. India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied any connection between the Farakka Barrage and the floods. The Farakka Barrage, located 18 km from the Bangladesh border, began operations in 1975. Its purpose is to divert water into the Farakka Canal to flush silt from the Bhagirathi-Hoogly river, aiding Kolkata port. The Ganga Water Treaty of 1996 and previous agreements aim to manage the shared waters between India and Bangladesh.